Attorney Andrew Bailey and Treasurer Vivek Malek stop by to discuss a big coalition Bailey has joined, MO funds, unclaimed property taxes, and more.

Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek (R) says it's risky to have $200-million of Missouri state retirees' pension funds tied up in Communist China. Treasurer Malek joined us live this morning on 939 the Eagle's 'Wake Up Mid-Missouri", telling listeners that China's aggressive actions and alliances could create dangerous economic fallout. He also discussed his office's unclaimed property and MOBUCKS on "Wake Up":

NFIB President Brad Jones on the impact of shopping small this holiday season. AOC is making headlines for being a smidge hypocritical.

State Senator Mike Bernskoetter and JC Chamber of Commerce President Susan Neal on challenges small businesses in Mid-Mo are facing.

MO Budget Project Chief Economist Tom Kruckemeyer discuses the upcoming legislative session, the state's budget, and funding big road projects.

Missouri Governor Mike Parson will step up to a podium in mid-January in the Missouri House chamber to deliver his final State of the State address. The Bolivar Republican will once again have GOP supermajorities in both chambers. State Sen. Mike Bernskoetter (R-Jefferson City) joined us live in-studio on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri" to preview the session and to discuss the governor's state of the state address. Senator Bernskoetter would like to see Governor Parson propose another pay raise for state employees and wants him to discuss fixing the inside of the Capitol in Jefferson City. Governor Parson proposed a bipartisan 8.7 percent pay raise for Jefferson City's 14,000 state employees in January, which received strong bipartisan support and was quickly sent to the governor's desk. Governor Parson signed it in February. Senator Bernskoetter praises the January plan and hopes state employees receive another raise in 2024. Senator Bernskoetter also notes lawmakers have set aside $600-million for capitol improvements and wants to see some of that money go toward repairs inside the Capitol in Jefferson City. He says there is tape in parts of the Capitol, along with peeling paint in the legislative library:

Covering the horrific murder of an 80-year-old Cole County man. CoMo Mayor Buffaloe embarks on yet another international trip.

Boone County Commissioner Kip Kendrick discusses property tax issues in Missouri and Boone County. Community members and law enforcement raise concerns over Columbia headed down a path of "defunding the police."

Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe has gone on her second international trip in just a few weeks. Folks have lots to say about it! Lincoln University is using newfound dollars to fund Ag Education.

Missouri's governor signed Senate Bill 190 into law this year, which allows counties to freeze property tax increases for seniors who are eligible for Social Security, own a home and are required to pay taxes on that home. 939 the Eagle's Mike Murphy from Comobuz reports Missouri counties can put the new measure in place by ordinance OR by voter approval. Boone County Presiding Commissioner Kip Kendrick joined us live this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri". Mr. Kendrick tells listeners that Boone County commissioners recently approved a resolution stating the intent to make cleanup language of SB 190 a top priority for Boone County. State Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch (R-Hallsville) is leading a petition drive to place the issue before voters. She tells Comobuz that voters should have the opportunity to force implementation of the new state law: